This is a hybrid independent study and discussion group opportunity for working interpreters and interpreting program students that focuses on analyzing articles and videos related to various important and pertinent topics in the interpreting field.

Registrants will receive an article with associated discussion questions to read, evaluate, and answer before the event and then discuss with the group of participants at the event.

The participants’ answers must show they have completely read the article and have enough knowledge of the topic to become actively involved in the group discussion. There will be a one-hour group discussion of the article and the discussion questions.

This is an interactive way to earn CEUs, discuss important and interesting interpreting topics, and learn something new!

The theme of FRIDCon 2019,Convene, Converse, Connect, echos the dedication of our organization to keep striving towards a better future, keeping in mind that we are stronger when we work together. Jonathan Webb, newly installed RID President, brings with him a new and fresh hope for RID and FRID. We hope you share this mission and want to align yourselves with this worthy endeavor.

FRID Annual Business Meeting

FRID is a membership driven organization. We need our members to continue to be engaged, involved and active. Please join us for our 2019 Annual Business Meeting (ABM), and help guide and shape the direction of FRID for the coming year. During the meeting, the Board will provide updates, elections will be held for several positions, the Bylaws revision will be discussed and voted on, and the floor will be open for members to make motions. In addition, the Distinguished Service Award winner and scholarship award winners will all be announced. The FRID ABM is free and open to all. We ask that you kindly register to help us keep track of the number of members planning to attend, and so that we can arrange for food and beverages.

*Note: Registering for the ABM grants you access to that event only. To register for other events that weekend, see below:

FRIDCon will again focus on power, privilege and oppression. RID President, Jonathan Webb, will be leading the sessions, which will cover multiple topics. We look forward to the opportunity to Convene, Converse, and Connect!